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Library adjunct II:University of MemphisJob description:Library adjunct II
Posting DetailsPosting InformationPosting Number: SAECC3898 Advertised Title: Library adjunct II Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number: 001501 Job Category: Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department: University Libraries Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of significant practice. An appropriate combination of education and practice might substitute for the required degree. Special Conditions: Work Schedule: This is a full-time permanent position requiring a 37.5-hour work week. The primary work schedule for this position is Sunday 1:00 - 9:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.-with some flexibility for remote work and schedule modifications. During academic breaks and interim periods when the University Libraries maintains a shorter schedule, the work schedule for this position will be modified to fit within the shortened schedule. A likely schedule modification for the interim periods might be 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Posting Date: 07/05/2024 Closing Date: 07/22/2024 Open Until Screening Begins: No Hiring Range: $15.45 per hour Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions: While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Additional Working Conditions: The Research and Instructional Services Department provides one of the first points of contact between the Libraries and Libraries users in this technologically oriented research library. The position has an broad public service component: While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is required to communicate with multiple diverse constituents through written verbal, and auditory communication. The employee must be able to perceive written, digital, and auditory information. The employee must be able to independently navigate the campus and manipulate objects within the office space. The employee must be able to bend, stoop, and reach, and may be required/asked to lift up to 30 pounds and push and/or pull wheeled book trucks full of books and weighing up to 300 pounds when full. The employee might be required to climb ladders or work around or under furnishings and equipment to execute routine and ameliorative maintenance. Reasonable and appropriate accommodations may be requested. Special Instructions to candidates: All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu. candidates must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and 3 references after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work practice is located on full time hours. Part time work practice will be prorated as listed. Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No Positions Supervised: Supervises student employees assigned to the Department, volunteers, or interns, especially during evening and weekend hours. Trains and supervises other staff and students, as directed by the unit manager or designee. Knowledge, expertise, and Abilities: practice assisting users in a customer-service environment, preferably in an academic library. Familiarity with a variety of print and electronic reference tools, including web-located resources. capability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Good interpersonal expertise that will support courteous and professional interactions with Libraries' users and coworkers from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of general Libraries' procedures and policies. Skill in knowledge, interpreting, and accurately following directions whether given verbally or in writing. practice using computers and appropriate software such as database/word processing/spreadsheet/web authoring software in a work setting. Good judgment and good problem-solving expertise. availability to lgain and subsequently implement new tasks and expertise. capability to work independently and accept responsibility for work to be done. capability to maintain a positive attitude while coping with organizational change. capability to recognize the limits of the authority of this position and know when to appropriately refer matters to a higher authority. Additional Position Information: candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) references with contact information. Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only): Job tasks tasks & Job responsibilities: Provides direct user assistance at the Research Assistance Desk (RAD) as scheduled. Participates in staffing the RAD and the online Chat rotation as scheduled including evenings and some weekends for up to 20 hours per week. Assists Libraries users with searching print and online resources, including the online catalog, micro-formats, and electronic resources. Conducts reference interviews in person, on the telephone, and through available online means to accurately assess user needs. Devises search strategies to enable users to find needed information. Assists Libraries users with locating books, periodicals, microforms, and other materials in the collections. Instructs Libraries users in the use of printers/scanners, microform readers, copy machines, or other devices in use in the library. Refers Libraries users to other Libraries departments or information resources as appropriate to meet information needs (e.g., Circulation , InterLibrary Loan, Government Publications, WorldCat). Maintains high level of consciousness of new information resources including databases and web resources. Assists Libraries users in learning about Libraries resources and services for independent use and research by providing informal instruction in the use of such resources. Interprets and assures the implementation of official University Libraries policies with an consciousness of current issues relating to RAD policies and procedures. Creates and maintains electronic resources available for users online (Research guides, FAQs, videos, websites, etc.). tasks & Job responsibilities: Receives cross-training in key tasks in all functional areas of the department in order to be able to fill in for other staff during absences or other times, as needed. Orders supplies and maintains the supply inventory for the Research and Instructional Services Department. Participates in department-wide projects and activities, including collection maintenance. Shelves materials needing to be returned to the collections (books, CDs, periodicals, microforms, videos, reference, and any other materials). Assists with shifting the collections as needed to make space for additions or to facilitate user access. Helps with inventory and processing of materials coming into or leaving the collections (withdrawals, transfers, new volumes) and other tasks as assigned. Maintains department's service and collection management statistics. tasks & Job responsibilities: Participates in individual and group meetings related to the work of the RIS Department or the University Libraries. Participates in appropriate training sessions offered for University Libraries faculty and staff. Participates in appropriate training sessions offered by the University's Information Technology Services (ITS), Human Resources, or other groups on campus. Participates in appropriate professional development activities and organizations Serves on Libraries' committees and task forces as appropriate or assigned. Assists with maintaining equipment needed to view, print, or make use of the resources housed in the department. Takes appropriate steps to initiate service for equipment. Undertakes special assignments or projects assigned by the immediate manager or the Dean/Executive Director of University Libraries. Manages scheduling, agendas, and minutes for assigned meetings. Maintains the RAD area (re-supplying, signage, etc., as needed). tasks & Job responsibilities: Performs other tasks as assigned. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Describe your library work practice. (Open Ended Question) Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » References List » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Curriculum Vitae Skills:
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